A silent danger could be lurking in your home—and toenails are "one of our body’s archives of past exposure," scientists say.

Toenail fungus can cause a thickening of the toenail, as well as other changes in appearance. This can lead to pain and discomfort and should be treated promptly to prevent further issues. Changes in ...

"The most common issue is nail fungus (onychomycosis)," says Dr. McEneaney. "This is typically the same fungus that causes athlete's foot. It's very transmittable and very easy to pick up walking ...

As usual, the internet never fails to provide us with all sorts of surprises. In 2025, a viral story had everyone talking.

Ingrown toenails occur when the edges or corners of your nails grow into the skin next to the nail. Your big toe is most likely to get an ingrown toenail. Share on Pinterest If a toenail grows back ...

There are some medical issues you come to expect after 40: knee pain, high cholesterol, trouble sleeping — you get the picture. Then, there are others that come as a surprise, like how difficult it ...

Odds are pretty good that you’ll have the pleasure of fighting off toe nail fungus at some point in your life. Ten percent of adults have it, but the statistics jump to 20 percent and 50 percent of ...

Ingrown toenails in babies and children are painful and common. The corner of a toenail, usually the great toe, gets stuck in the cuticle of the nail bed. Your baby may be fussy or your child will ...

It's time to stop ignoring your toes. “Healthy nails have a plump, pink nail bed and pink nail plate with strong but thin nails,” says Dr. Dana Canuso, podatric surgeon and founder of Dr. Canuso ...

I like to clip my nails, because I'm addicted to the rewarding little tink of the clippers. Instead of being content with a finely manicured set of man hands, I crave more tinks. Without fail, I'll ...